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College Apartment Cool Decorating Ideas

September 8, 2020 by carole 4 Comments

Living Family Room Area Media Unit

Just moved my son into his new college pad and I am pumped with several cool decorating ideas.

First and foremost, I need to make a disclaimer. My son’s apartment is decked to the max because he loves design and, well, I am his mother. A rising senior in a work co-op program, he makes...Read More

Filed Under: Antiques, Interior Design, Thrifting, Upcycling & Reuse Decor

Best Home Office Ideas

June 8, 2020 by carole Leave a Comment

Funny Home Office Ideas

In this new Covid world, some folks will continue to telecommute and perhaps need some home office ideas for the long haul. 

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2020 Interior Design Trends

January 7, 2020 by carole 2 Comments

Pantone Color Of The Year 2020 Classic Blue Tools Graphics Packaging

Okay, it’s that time of year when I go against my instincts and share design trends for the coming year.

Yup, it’s true. Catch it now because I’m generally not a trendy gal. I believe in buying what you love and finding classic pieces instead of being a slave to design...Read More

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5 Reasons To Avoid Online Shopping

December 2, 2019 by carole 3 Comments

Japanese Pink And Green Woodblock Prints On Yellow Chinoiserie Wallpaper

Hey, if Europeans are skeptical, then maybe we should pay attention, right?...Read More

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Natural Thanksgiving Table Decorations

November 18, 2019 by carole Leave a Comment

White Natural Thanksgiving Table Decor

I am having some women over this week and thought I would test drive my Thanksgiving table.

I wanted a more white than orange look and I didn’t have a lot of time. A quick trip to the Read More

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My Favorites from High Point Fall 2019 Market

November 6, 2019 by carole Leave a Comment

Italian Pottery Head Faces

I attended High Point this past time with no agenda but rather chose to attend some seminars and wander the showrooms.

I loved roaming High Point with no schedule except for a couple educational opportunities. Absorbed by the color and feel, I visited showrooms just for fun and didn’t...Read More

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5 HGTV Shows I Miss

October 16, 2019 by carole 2 Comments

Sarah Richardson Sarah's House favorite HGTV shows

I don’t like the focus on “househunters” for HGTV shows.

I want to see renovation or decorating when watching HGTV because, hello (?), that’s why I tuned in. When HGTV shows first started, design shows dominated the line-up. I first discovered HGTV in 1997 while...Read More

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Best Interior Design Tips, Part 7: Styling Tips

September 23, 2019 by carole 2 Comments

black and white photos in a bowl

Saved the best for last with styling tips for your home.

This is the stuff I dream about. We’re at the end of a project, the furniture placement is tweaked and the art is mostly hung. We then pull out our very best styling tips to add the final layer. We love to “shop”...Read More

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Best Interior Design Tips, Part 6: Textiles, Touch and Texture in Design

September 5, 2019 by carole Leave a Comment

custom curtains decorative embroidered trim texture in design

Textiles and texture in design adds so much to your room. Think about textured curtain trim or your basket collection or even the feel of towels you choose. Layering textiles and texture provide a visual and literal touch in your home.

Bedroom pillows

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Best Interior Design Tips, Part 5: Furniture Ideas

August 19, 2019 by carole Leave a Comment

asian lamp small console table

Now that the walls are painted, the floors done and the lights up, it’s time to explore some furniture ideas.

As always, certain measurements are important. Also, think about how you live when making furniture purchases. Sometimes a shift in your existing furniture arrangement...Read More

Filed Under: Furniture Redos, Interior Design

Best Interior Design Tips, Part 4: What To Do With Your Walls

August 6, 2019 by carole 1 Comment

wallpaper living room statement walls

Your walls are the backdrop for everything else in the room, so what you choose really matters.

Whether you opt for neutral or go for a bold statement, what to do with your walls reflects your style. It sets the scene for the whole room and everything needs to play nicely together. There...Read More

Filed Under: Art, DIY, Interior Design, Redesign

Best Interior Design Tips, Part 3: Floor Ideas

July 22, 2019 by carole 4 Comments

modern floor carpet tile

Or what you need to know about size, style and type of floor ideas.

Floor decisions happen early in the construction phase and the choices vary, given the conditions in different rooms. Rug ideas come later in the decorating phase and things to consider include certain measurements...Read More

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Best Interior Design Tips, Part 2: Lighting Ideas

July 9, 2019 by carole Leave a Comment

living room coffee table styling gourd table lamp

There are many lighting ideas from how lighting functions in our homes to the various lighting styles available.

Lighting ideas play such an important role in design. First of all, lighting provides certain functions from ambient, mood lighting or functional reading lights or task lighting...Read More

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Best Interior Design Tips, Part 1

June 26, 2019 by carole Leave a Comment

window seat best interior design tips

I have compiled my best interior design tips for a 7-part series over the next several months.

Part One gives general interior design tips and future parts will cover specific areas from lighting to styling tips. My collection of tips grew over the years but they desperately needed sorting....Read More

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What Inspired this Interior Design Client

June 12, 2019 by carole 2 Comments

african baskets hung gallery salon wall

This design client came to me with a photograph of Scalamandre’s zebra fabric in a vivid red color.

I told my design client they also make a Read More

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Red, White and Blue Decorating

May 20, 2019 by carole Leave a Comment

red white and blue spanish style design bedroom

Happy Memorial Weekend to everyone! Whether heading to the beach or enjoying time at home, here’s some red, white and blue decorating to inspire you.

This guest bedroom below was a catchall for extra furniture, textiles and art. With new Read More

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7 Things My Mom Taught Me About Design

May 8, 2019 by carole 2 Comments

I didn’t always pay attention as a child, but my mom taught me a lot about design.

In honor of mother’s day, I thought I would share what my mom taught me about design. Her inspiration snuck in through everyday living in my childhood home. Mom inspired me whether preparing the...Read More

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Spring Inspiration

April 23, 2019 by carole 1 Comment

silf faux floral hanging wreaths

For some further spring inspiration, I’ve compiled quotes and poetry in addition to store photos just for fun.

I love this season as my last blog implies, so I...Read More

Filed Under: Antiques, Holidays, Interior Design, Seasonal Decor

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Carole Marcotte

My name is Carole and I am a caring, efficient and passionate interior decorator. I help clients create stylish, functional homes that respect their past while designing for their future. After extensive research, I work tirelessly to blend clients’ existing and new decor into the overall design scheme. I love what I do.

My ideal for the design world in general (I can dream big, can’t I?): People will stop buying crap, refurbish and highlight their existing treasures and, if they absolutely need more stuff, buy only resale items (vintage, antique, consignment or the like). And if it must be new stuff, it will provide significant function, environmental sustainability or support our artists and thereby feed our soul. I am on a mission…care to join me?

My blog is a little bit decorating tips, a little bit travel, and a whole lotta love and design musings. Xo

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